Oct/090
Canon 300D, Nikon D70: Comparison of digital SLR
Similar resolution, dimensions, price: then a true l 'other? SLRs "cheap " Canon 300D and Nikon D70 under the lens 's glass to see who the check mark … The first to hit the market was the Canon EOS 300D. The first to collect l 'echo of the press, the buzz among fans, smiles among retailers eager to finally offer its customers a digital SLR at an affordable price, if not all, to many. The Nikon D70 is just arrived but is already the talk of the fans. Not only does it compete with rival 6-megapixel Canon, but it puts fans into serious difficulties when they are choosing between one of 5 brand new digital compact camera (see comparison Canon Pro1 – Minolta A2 – Nikon 8700 – Olympus C-8080 – Sony 828) and two 8-megapixel SLR economic "churned out by Canon and Nikon.
Oct/090
Minolta Dimage G600: 6 megapixel walking
It 's ready to go into action in 1.3 seconds, this small but well-equipped digital camera with the brand Konica Minolta. The Minolta G600 equipped with a CCD from 6.4 megapixels and a 3x optical zoom. Those seeking the ultimate in performance can now choose between a large fleet of reflex interchangeable lenses, excellent resolution, color representation and number of functions. Or he may opt for one of the more recent compact high-performance. The downside is the cost el 'space (in the case of reflex – more optical camera body). That's why the manufacturers of digital cameras are making strong efforts in the field of small compact: great resolution, good zoom and lots of features that can satisfy both l 'lover in the profession still struggling with the jump traditional photography – digital .
Oct/090
Comparison: Canon Pro1, Minolta A2, Nikon 8700, Olympus C-8080, Sony 828
Alternative to professional digital SLR to the latest super compact compensate for the lack of interchangeable lenses with easy handling, high resolution (8 megapixels) and zoom functions pro increasingly interesting. Put it in comparison … Canon Pro1, Minolta A2, Nikon 8700, Olympus C-8080, Sony 828: are now well 5 to 8 megapixel digital cameras on the market, five compact, for resolution and features, they may gorge thousands of fans and even many professional photographers. Having a CCD (sensor) 8 megapixels means being able to deliver photos to the magazines printed in a format just under A4 (21×29, 7 cm.) At 300 dpi (dots an inch). Well, photos are suitable for "full page" professional. For Prints "housewives" with an inkjet printer, the 8-megapixel digital sensor is sufficient for the A3 (29,7 x42 cm). The resolution, however, not all. We try to pull the four cameras and compare features point by point.
Oct/090
Sony DSC 828: unfulfilled promise?
4-color filter CCD, a good 8 megapixel sensor, a Carl Zeiss 7x zoom (28-200 mm at 35) and double slot, able to stay even microdrive: on paper 's n ' is enough to shout miracle. And then many functions: recording in raw format, Hologram AF, Real Imaging Processor, and do not stop here … But to attract fans and even many of the professional photographers, is above the camera body of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828: beautiful, ergonomic, rugged, equipped with an adjustable objective. Even this price of the machine, 1299 euros, is interesting. Sony Cybershot DSC 828 Unfortunately, the first field tests of the Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828 also showed its limitations. Among the flaws: the barrel distortion, caused by a 'perspective so extreme (ranging from 28 to medium telephoto) were planned; disorder (bothersome points purple) is far too long, especially by setting the sensitivity above ISO 100. The resolution 's all over (but has to deal with the 8 megapixel digital cameras are freshly baked from the competition – Nikon Coolpix 8700, Minolta Dimage A2, Olympus Camedia C-8080 – but not enough to offset the obvious flaws of a buffer that records the JPEG format but calmly nailed relentlessly the machine with the RAW format, what is considered the standard by professionals. In network has triggered a search to defect after the publication of proof made by Dpreview. The arguments are different but the conclusions are similar: The Sony Cyber-shot DSC 828 has appeal to sell but unacceptable defects on a machine that wants to be top of the range. Distortions 's perspective can corregir in Photoshop, and also disorders purple leave with a careful editing, but for l 'insufficient buffer ' s nothing to do.
Oct/090
Minolta Dimage A2: 8 megapixels and stabilizer
The Minolta A2 also has the electronic stabilizer d 'image (works on the CCD and not on the ' target), a 7x zoom and an autofocus system, 3D. Also see Comparing Canon Pro1 digital compact camera – Minolta A2 – Nikon 8700 — Olympus C-8080 – Sony Press Release 828 Minolta Digital Camera The Second Generation Super Fine EVF viewfinder with Konica Minolta DiMAGE A1 together with the previous model of an Anti-Shake function (damping), which used an innovative mechanism to move the CCD, as well to incorporate a CCD 5. 3-megapixel, 7x optical zoom, autofocus with a 3D (three dimensional). In February 2004, in response to requests for a higher resolution, Konica Minolta is proud to present an SLR type digital camera: DiMAGE A2, a camera that inherits the quality and performance of the DiMAGE A1. CCD 8 MP DiMAGE A2 incorporates a CCD High Quality 8-mega-pixel CCD and an electronic viewfinder (EVF) 4 times more powerful than the previous model to obtain images at the click is very clear that in the vision. DiMAGE A2 has an 8-megapixel CCD progressive actual primary colors such as 2 / 3 "high resolution, reproducing with great fidelity even the smallest detail. Aim 's goal GT Konica Minolta provides the light to come the CCD with the utmost fidelity.'s technology CxProcess ™ II image processing ensures that colors are reproduced exactly as you see them. The electronic viewfinder (EVF) Super Finish is sharp and clear through high-density display composed of pixels 922.000 – , 4 times the previous model. L 'EVF has also evolved to make digital photography more enjoyable. Focusing precision incredibly simple, you can see down to the smallest detail with highly realistic colors. Stabilizer to switch to "Smooth ", the viewfinder moves to a "frame rate " of 60 fps for keep in focus the moving subjects. DiMAGE A2 features Anti-Shake function, one of the major strengths of the DiMAGE A1. Also this camera incorporates CCD-shift mechanism to minimize l 'ef-fect of vibration up to three shutter speeds. The Anti-Shake Konica Minolta is an extremely effective way to capture high resolution images at low ISO without a tripod tele focal lengths and with little light, easy even for a beginner. Autofocus 3D L 'Konica Minolta's 3D AF follows seamlessly moving subjects keeping in focus for capturing clear images and high quality, even when the subject comes to meet you along the axes X, Y, and Z 's shot. Lightly press the shutter button, you start l 'AF 3D Predictive Focus Control, which is able to foresee exactly where you will find the subject at the time of the shot and adjust focus accordingly. The Speed 's FA is superior to any other in its class type digital SLR camera with lens is not interchangeable 5x or greater optical zoom *. * On December 1, 2003 DiMAGE A2 is also capable of recording high quality video at 544 x 408 pixels with audio at 30 fps, an optimal resolution to be viewed on a TV screen. Video accompanying software will transform you into real filmmakers.
Oct/090
Novoflex: 11 adapters to fit older machines objectives Micro Four Thirds
One of the main advantages of the new Micro Four Thirds system, a system born from the close cooperation between Olympus and Panasonic, doubtless in small machine that implements it. The Olympus E-P1 and the Panasonic G1, GH1 and GF1 are characterized, in fact, to have compact sizes despite guarantee shots comparable to those of a digital SLR. Are also decreased significantly the size of new lenses that can be mounted on machines Micro Four Thirds in order to limit the overall weight of the machine. Except that, assuming that the photographer has an existing Four Thirds System lenses need not set aside because there are numerous adapters that allow for the possibility of mounting even on machines Micro Four Thirds. In that sense, are the latest important news presented by Novoflex: ben 11 adapter that allows mounting on all machines Micro Four Thirds old targets such as for example those that have the attack for Pentax K, Canon FD, Leica M and R, Olympus OM, Sony Alpha / Minolta, Nikon F ETC. Such attacks allow a mechanical connection of the old lens with Micro Four Thirds machine able to fully exploit its full potential. Available on the market as early as next week, will have retail price ranging from 89 up to 169 euro VAT included.
Sep/090
Sony unveils its second full frame SLR: Sony Alfa850
When all were expecting a second flagship SLR in the eve of PMA2009, Sony has to disappoint fans of the mirror to focus on bridge superzoom SDC HX-1. After l 'summer comes the surprise, the Alfa 850 is not a model that replaces the well-known Alfa 900 but offers many of the characteristics of the Japanese flagship SLR at an affordable price. Sony Alpha 850 mounts a Exmor CMOS sensor with 24 , 6 Mp run by a pair of Bionz processor. The sensitivity of employment may be extended up to 6400 ISO and image stabilization Steady Shot Inside working on the sensor can be used with all Sony and Minolta lenses are compatible. 9-point cross autofocus, assisted by 10 points and auxiliary LCD screen 3 "and 921,000 points complete the equipment of the Sony Alpha 850. The differences found in the size of the viewfinder that moves from a coverage of 100% on the Sony Alpha 900 coverage of 98% of Alfa850, the burst is reduced to 3 fps. Just as the flagship, the Alfa 850 also retains the pentaprism under the cap and has an additional sensor for managing AF lenses with maximum aperture of f/2.8 or greater. Together with the Alfa 850 is also proposed a new lens, Sony 28-75 mm F / 2.8 SAM, a zoom lens can cover properly l 'opening angle of a full frame and at the same time reaching extensions of short tele lens. L 'initiation constant F / 2.8 makes it ideal for shooting in ambient light and the yield of blurred. Sony Alpha 850 will be officially presented to 'IFA in Berlin and will be available from September 2009, the lens kit will arrive in stores but from November 2009. Recommended retail price for the body only is 1999 euro, while the kit with lens 28-75 mm F / 2,8 SAM is 2688 euro.
Sep/090
FishEye HSM Sigma 10 mm APS-C
Sigma presents new wide angle fish-eye specific for APS-C format digital SLRs, this is the Sigma 10 mm EX DC FishEye F / 2.8 HSM. The diagonal field of view produced respectively by 180 ° for Nikon, 154 ° for Sigma, 167 ° for Canon. Minimum focusing distance of 13.5 cm and a ratio of propagating 1:3,3 make it a versatile lens for close-ups even if not properly defined as a macro. The stray light is reduced by 'adoption of cover Super Multi-Layer Coating el ' target is equipped with HSM hypersonic engine that keeps the manual focus full-time, or even when it is active l 'AF. The barrel has the dimensions of 75.8 mm x 83.1 mm and a weight of 475 g. The optical structure includes 12 elements in 7 groups, the minimum aperture is 22 and the number of strips is 7. Available with Sigma, Nikon, Canon, Sony / Minolta and Pentax. The filters used are only those in gelatin to mount the rear.
Aug/090
Official Sony Alpha 900
It’s for a year and a half that his mock-up shows around the fairs all over the world, but now finally it has the official announcement: arrives reflex flagship of Sony, the Alpha 900. Much awaited by all lovers of the Minolta brand, which now finally also have their own alternative to the full-frame digital, incorporates some features of the model a700, with a number of important developments.
Jul/0913
Problems for Minolta Dynax 5D and 7D
The Konica Minolta, which in late March 2006 he finally sold the assets related to photography to Sony, however, continues to keep an eye on their products. Report Clubic the company on their website Canada recognizes a defect related to digital SLR Dynax 5D and 7D.